Mark Hudson

There are over 100 species of lemur, in all shapes and sizes. With an estimated 112. These two species of Southeast Asian mammal, also called colugos, bear a “striking resemblance” to lemurs, those beloved tree-dwelling primates of Madagascar, says Christopher Smith of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Can lemurs glide? The flying lemur … Read more

Lemurs would not be able to kill a human, and they do not have predatory urges that would make them attack a human who was not a threat to them. That being said, their teeth are quite sharp, and if they feel threatened, they might bite or scratch you. Do lemurs make good pets? Another … Read more

Agalychnis lemur produces up to 20 eggs at a time. They are usually deposited under resting leaves overhanging a water supply. These eggs are bluish-green or grey encased in the typical jelly mass. Agalychnis lemur lays eggs terrestrially, on vegetation or roots overhanging the water. Can lemurs fly? Also called colugos, these small, furry tree-dwellers … Read more

The isolation from primates like apes and monkeys, protected the lemurs from their main predators. Nowadays, no other primates are known to inhabit the Red Island other than them. This is one of the cause why lemurs are able to survive in Madagascar. They may be establishing breeding hierarchies for the coming mating season. Mouse … Read more

Lemurs (/ ˈliːmər / (listen) LEE-mər) (from Latin lemures – ghosts or spirits) are wet-nosed mammals of the superfamily Lemuroidea, divided into 8 families and consisting of 15 genera and around 100 existing species. They are native only to the island of Madagascar. While writing we ran into the question “Do lemurs only live in … Read more

King Julien is probably the most well-known lemur from the film Madagascar. Maurice is the correct hand and advisor to King Julien and good friend from the very starting. Mort is a really cute and harmless character within the film. Some more things to look into are: fossas – ferret cats, or clover – topped … Read more

It is legal to own a lemur in a surprisingly high number of US states, including Alabama, Kansas, and Missouri (though the city of St. Louis finds it illegal). Other states where it is legal to have a pet lemur are: Iowa Minnesota. Moreover, can I have a lemur as a pet? One article argued … Read more

Smilodon was a prehistoric cat that is often popularly referred to as the ‘sabre-toothed tiger’. Then, what do lemurs eat in madagascar? Fruits that lemurs eat include: Banana Berries Coconut Fig Kiwi Mango Nectarine Papaya Tamarind More. What do lemurs eat in the rainforest? There are at least 10 species of sportive lemurs (family Megaladapidae) … Read more

The Lac Alaotra gentle lemur or bandro ( Hapalemur alaotrensis ), which lives in the reed beds of Lac Alaotra, spends much of its time in water and can swim well, unlike other lemur species, which only venture to water to drink. However, when there is a demand, it happens anyway. Do lemurs have wet … Read more

A stink fight begins when two male lemurs face off and pull their tails through these two glands, then wave or flick their tails at each other, to waft their “fragrance” towards their rival. Stink fights last until one lemur backs off, and can be resolved fairly quickly, but these smelly stand-offs have also been … Read more